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Israel's military chief Herzi Halevi said on Sunday that the military has expanded the ground operation against Hamas to the southern Gaza Strip, an area previously considered as a "safe zone."

Ukraine plans to produce 100-km-range air defense systems2023-12-02
Ukraine has set out plans to produce air defense systems capable of intercepting aerial threats at a distance of 100 kilometers, the government-run Ukrinform news agency reported Friday, citing a senior Defense Ministry official.

Crude prices fail to rally after OPEC+ decision to cut oil supplies2023-12-02
Thursday's decision by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, a group known as OPEC+, to further cut down oil production next year has left the market disappointed, according to analysts.

Zimbabwe mulls wealth tax targeting the rich2023-12-01
Zimbabwe's Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Mthuli Ncube on Thursday proposed a "wealth tax" that targets the country's super-rich with an intention to use the funds earned from the new measure to upgrade urban infrastructure.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds amid more hostage releases, diplomatic efforts2023-12-01
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continued on Thursday for the seventh day as more hostages were freed from the Gaza Strip and mediators pressed ahead with the efforts to further extend the fragile truce.

OPEC+ further cuts oil output amid falling prices2023-12-01
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, a group known as OPEC+, on Thursday announced further production cuts for next year to bolster oil prices that have recently tumbled amid a weakening economic backdrop.

Egypt launches initiative to treat 1000 Palestinian children injured in Israel-Hamas conflict2023-11-30
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population launched on Wednesday an initiative to treat 1,000 Palestinian children injured during the Israel-Hamas conflict in the Gaza Strip.

Iran, Oman voice willingness to expand cooperation in maritime security2023-11-30
Iran and Oman on Wednesday expressed willingness to expand security cooperation in various areas between the two countries' border and coast guards, including fighting drug trafficking, Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency reported.

Poland's PM to deliver policy speech in Parliament on Dec. 112023-11-30
Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on Wednesday confirmed Dec. 11 as the date on which he will present his new government's official program for the next four years (also known as expose) to the lower house of Parliament (Sejm), followed by a vote of confidence.

Russia to deliver military aircraft to Iran2023-11-29
Iranian Deputy Defense Minister Mehdi Farahi said the arrangements have been finalized for the delivery of a number of Russian military aircraft to Iran on Tuesday.

Ecuadorian president sends tax reform bill to congress2023-11-29
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa, who took office Thursday, sent to the National Assembly on Monday a tax reform bill that aims to create youth employment and address the country's economic crisis.

Israel's Elbit to provide Canada's air force with laser self-protection systems2023-11-29
Israeli defense electronics company Elbit Systems will supply advanced laser defense systems to Canada's new fleet of refueling and military transport aircraft, the company announced on Monday evening.

World leaders must break deadly cycle of global warming at COP28 climate conference, warns UN chief2023-11-28
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized on Monday that world leaders attending the COP28 climate conference this week need to interrupt the perilous progression of global warming before a "critical tipping point" is encountered.

Feature: U.S. midwestern cities seek cooperation with China2023-11-28
Mayor Pro Tem of Kansas City in the U.S. state of Missouri Ryana Parks-Shaw just came back from China after attending a sister city conference and visiting the Chinese cities of Xi'an, Yan'an and Shanghai.

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The First China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) held in Beijing

Themed "Connecting the World for a Shared Future", China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), the world's first supply chain expo at the national level, is set to be held in Beijing from Nov. 28 to Dec. 2, featuring exhibitions, forums, seminars and trade fairs.

Pakistani Products Launched on Yiwugo to expand Chinese market

A delegation from Pakistan, led by Nadeem Alam, CEO of Alam Group of Businesses, recently visited the Kashgar Yiwu Shopping Mall Group in Kashgar, China to explore potential collaboration opportunities.